Definitions

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  • An island of central Hawaii west of Maui. It was used for pineapple production for much of the 1900s.

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  • proper noun The sixth largest island of Hawaii.

Etymologies

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Hawaiian Lanaʻi

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Examples

  • LANAI (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report we return to the island of Lanai where students use new age technology, to map out an ancient ...

    unknown title 2009

  • LANAI (KHNL) - In this Earth and Sea Project report we return to the island of Lanai where students use new age technology, to map out an ancient ...

    unknown title 2009

  • LANAI CELEBRATES AT DON HO'S: Island Rhythms 98.5 morning show star Lanai, center, was joined by party promoters Chris Cano, left, and Matty Liu as he celebrated 21 years in radio, and his upcoming 39th birthday, at their "Aloha Fridays@Don Ho's" party Friday at Aloha Tower.

    Starbulletin Headlines Derek Kalani 2008

  • In their place, 50 to 60 condominiums are planned, with multi-layered underground parking beneath. and probably not-much-loved 1960s addition known as The Lanai Building of additional guest rooms near the swimming pool will be torn down.

    Pasadena Star-News Most Viewed 2010

  • Wine aficionados, a classic and sophisticated new wine is unveiled from former radio personality Grant "Lanai" Tabura.

    unknown title 2009

  • Wine aficionados, a classic and sophisticated new wine is unveiled from former radio personality Grant "Lanai" Tabura.

    unknown title 2009

  • Wine aficionados, a classic and sophisticated new wine is unveiled from former radio personality Grant "Lanai" Tabura.

    unknown title 2009

  • Tony’s was called the Lanai, a stucco building with a Hawaiian motif, built around a central court with a swimming pool.

    The Tree of Death Muller, Marcia 1983

  • And I remember the priest named Hawaii as Vaii, and Lanai as Ngangai.

    THE BONES OF KAHEKILI 2010

  • Kona is vulnerable, but Kapalua seems to be blocked by Molokai and Lanai.

    Patrick Takahashi: Hawaii Tsunami, Again Patrick Takahashi 2011

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  • Lived and worked there one whole summer.

    December 20, 2012